The improvement of living standards by economic growth.

money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.

The less-developed societies, in which industrial production is either virtually nonexistent or only developed to a limited degree. The majority of the world's population live in less-developed countries.

Countries that have established manufacturing based on using technology and machinery

a strong desire for achievement

person who puts money into a project to earn a profit

Nations with social or business activity in the process of rapid growth and industrialization

the ability/capacity/chances of living into adulthood. medical/public health experts generally refer to "child survival" strategies as those focusing on the prenatal period to five years of age

To commit money to gain a profit or earn interest

able to be maintained at a certain rate or level

to want

to stand for or in place of

An area organized into a political unit and ruled by an established government with control over its internal and foreign affairs.

a set of expectations (norms) about a social position, defining how those in the position ought to behave

(adj.) connected with or related to the matter at hand

(n.) one who expects things to turn out for the best; someone who looks on the bright side of things

(n.) one who believes or expects the worst; prophet of doom

distant, hidden away

so great, shocking, or surprising that it is difficult to believe, astounding

To gain possession of